In-House Production of Core Components, Basic Technology Development, and Creation of High-Value-Added Products
First written in FY2016. 6 of 7 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018. Latest entry: FY2026.
50 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「For optical elements and thin-film products, we promoted the development of mid-infrared optical elements in anticipation of growing demand in advanced optical fields, including quantum technologies and next-generation lasers. Through the development of high-performance optical elements such as mid-infrared broadband beam splitters, total-reflection mirrors, and high-OD notch filters, we strengthened our ability to address quantum measurement, ultrafast spectroscopy, and advanced materials evaluation.」
The company developed mid-infrared broadband beam splitters, total-reflection mirrors, and high-OD notch filters, establishing concrete applications in quantum measurement, ultrafast spectroscopy, and advanced materials evaluation. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「We applied the 1nm-resolution feedback stage system developed last year to alignment and established higher-resolution, higher-precision positioning technology. By meeting the needs of more customers in fields such as quantum-related research and device production for optical modules, we expect to expand sales of alignment systems across a broad range of applications.」
The company applied the 1nm-resolution feedback stage system to alignment and advanced its deployment for quantum-related applications and optical module production. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「In automated application products, we developed controllers and automated stages for research and development and industrial applications. By expanding the lineup to include an integrated controller capable of controlling everything from automated stages with 1nm positioning accuracy to products at the 1μm level, automated stages with linear scales, and automated stages with integrated drivers, we expect to expand sales to customers across a wide range of fields.」
The company developed integrated controllers and automated stages supporting applications from 1nm to the 1μm level and expanded its product lineup. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「In basic optical equipment products, we expanded the ultra-high-stability stainless-steel mirror mount series. By expanding the series with products that achieve temperature-drift and temperature-shift performance well above that of existing products, including those of competitors, more customers will be able to use them not only in research and development but also in optical equipment for industrial applications and for integration inside laser oscillators requiring higher stability, and applications are expected to expand.」
The company expanded the ultra-high-stability stainless-steel mirror mount series, demonstrating broader applications from research and development to industrial optical equipment and inside laser oscillators. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「We commercialized a nanostage with nanometer-order resolution and long-stroke positioning capability. Positioning at 1nm, which was difficult with conventional pulse-motor stages, is now possible, enabling applications across a wide range of fields, including positioning of ultrafast optical devices, alignment of next-generation small-diameter optical fibers, imaging, optical measurement, and electron-beam lithography, manipulators for biotechnology, nanoscale materials manufacturing, and quantum information and communications technology.」
The company commercialized a nanostage capable of 1nm positioning, making concrete progress in enhancing the functionality and added value of component parts. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition to expanding the Optical Cage System series, a new platform for optical experiments, we developed peripheral equipment for laser processing machines and microscopes.」
In the component parts field, the company expanded the Optical Cage System series and developed peripheral equipment for laser processing machines and microscopes. These represented concrete progress in in-house production, basic technology development, and higher value addition. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「For component parts such as optical elements, thin-film products, and basic optical equipment products that serve as key technologies, we will promote in-house production, advancement through stronger basic technology development within the Group, and the development of higher value-added products with environmental resistance and high stability.」
The company identified in-house production of component parts, basic technology development, and product development with environmental resistance and high stability as priorities.